System for facilitating wrapping and taping of articles with wrapping materials

ABSTRACT

In a system for facilitating the wrapping and taping of articles with wrapping materials, two or more apparatuses adapted to be secured in adjacent spaced relation on a planar surface are provided so as to support a roll of wrapping material therebetween. Each apparatus has an upper frame member which supports an end of the roll thereon and which includes a cavity for dispensing desired lengths of tape therefrom, and a clamp member adapted to be actuated by a user to removably attach its corresponding apparatus to a ledge of the planar surface so that the supported roll is parallel to and above the planar surface.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application is a Broadening Reissue application of U.S. Pat. No.10,472,114, issued Nov. 12, 2019, from U.S. patent application Ser. No.15/892,437, filed Feb. 9, 2018, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S.patent application Ser. No. 15/045,790, filed Feb. 17, 2016, nowabandoned. The complete contents of all the foregoing applications arehereby incorporated by reference.

BACKGROUND Field

The example embodiments in general are directed to a system whichfacilitates the wrapping and taping of articles such as packages andgifts with wrapping materials such as a roll of wrapping paper woundaround an elongate tube.

Related Art

Gift wrapping oft times is experienced as a time consuming chore.Typically, the evolution requires a number of steps. Initially, thewrapping materials (wrapping paper, scissors, ribbons/bows, small notecards, and tape, etc.) are gathered. Next, the gift/present and wrappingmaterials must be assembled on a clear, flat, planar surface such as atable that usually must be cleared in advance. If the present isfragile, it must be secured; wrapped securely so it won't move around orbecome damaged.

Next, one must measure out how much paper to cut. Typically this is doneby rolling out the roll of wrapping paper, which may be cumbersome as itcan (and often will) move along the table and even fall off the edge.The present is typically placed in the center of the unfurled paper, andthe wrapping paper is brought up one side and over the top of thepresent to the opposite edge, while either holding the roll of wrappingpaper or placing an object in its way to prevent roll away from thegift. The wrapper must then estimate how much additional paper they willneed to cover the side of the present that's not yet covered, then cutthe paper and proceed with wrapping and then taping the gift. For eachsubsequent present to wrap, the above must be repeated using thecumbersome, loose and free moving roll of wrapping paper.

U.S. Pat. No. 5,297,749 to White is submitted by Applicant asrepresenting material prior art relevant to the example embodiment.Taken from the '749 patent, FIG. 1 is a perspective view of White'sprior art bed mounted tissue roll holder apparatus installed on a railof a bed, and FIG. 2 is an enlarged perspective view of the apparatusshown in FIG. 1 . The bed mounted tissue roll holder apparatus 10 isdesigned to attach to a bed with a rail, as shown in FIG. 1 . Apparatus10 includes a first clamp leg 13 spring-biased relative to a secondclamp leg 14, with a pivot axle 15 interposed therebetween, and a clampleg spring 16 wound about the pivot axle 15 between the first and secondclamp legs 13 and 14. A first jaw 17 is mounted to the first clamp leg13, with a second jaw 18 mounted to the second clamp leg 14 in opposedfacing relation to first jaw 17. Each jaw 17, 18 has a respectivesemi-cylindrical recess 19, 20 arranged in opposed facing relation toone another.

A first semi-cylindrical resilient insert 21 is mounted coextensivelywithin the first jaw semi-cylindrical recess 19, with a secondsemi-cylindrical resilient insert 22 positioned coextensively within thesecond jaw semi-cylindrical recess 20. The first and secondsemi-cylindrical resilient inserts 21 and 22 each include engaging ribs(not shown) coextensively about a facing surface of each of the inserts21, 22 to enhance engagement with the rail tube.

A vertically-extending mounting cylinder 27 is attached to first jaw 17and includes an externally threaded top end arranged for receiving athreaded cylindrical cap 31 thereon. The cylindrical cap 31 includes aplurality of cap rods 32 orthogonally oriented relative to an axisthrough cylinder 27 and project radially to secure the tissue roll “T”between the rods 32 and the top of first jaw 17. Thus, roll T is mountedand secured relative to the spring clip structure, where the cap 31 ismerely removed relative to the mounting cylinder 27 to permit ease ofreplenishment of the tissue roll T.

Applicant, in their co-pending and commonly assigned U.S. patentapplication Ser. No. 15/045,790, the entire contents of which isincorporated by reference herein, introduced an initial apparatusconceived for wrapping of articles and as such represents conventionalart. FIGS. 3 and 4 are taken from the '790 application, with FIG. 3representing a conventional art apparatus developed by Applicant forfacilitating the wrapping of articles with wrapping materials; and FIG.4 being an enlarged perspective view of the apparatus of FIG. 3 toillustrate the clamping assembly in more detail.

Referring now to FIGS. 3 and 4 , there is shown a single apparatus 100,it being understood that a system for facilitating the wrapping ofarticles with wrapping materials includes two (2) of these apparatuses100 secured (via corresponding clamp assemblies 120) to a vertical sideedge or ledge 150 of a table in adjacent, spaced relation to oneanother, with each apparatus having an elongate holding member 130oriented parallel to the planar surface and configured for insertioninto each end of a roll (not shown) of wrapping material. Once the rollis secured between the spaced-apart apparatuses 100 of the system, theuser simply grasps paper off the fixed roll and pulls it out to thedesired length for cutting.

Each apparatus 100 includes a body 110 with a corresponding holdingmember 130 adapted for insertion into a hollow interior of an elongatetube of a roll of wrapping material. A clamp assembly 120 is attached tothe body 110, and in general is adapted so as to be actuated by the userto removably attach the apparatus 100 to the ledge 150 of a planarsurface (such as a table) so that the holding member 130 is orientedparallel to the surface of the table. Body 110 includes an integralflange 114 on which is formed a pair of posts 116 in spaced relation toeach other.

The clamping assembly 120 includes an elongate; pivotable arm 121 whichhas a flange end 121A, and an articulating foot 125 attached thereto viaa pair of spaced mandrils 129 formed at the terminal end on arm 121,each mandril 129 extending through a corresponding hole in foot 125. Theflange end 121A supports a pair of integrally molded posts 123. Theposts 123 cooperate and align with posts 116 (see FIG. 4 ), and aresecured to a barrel 122 interposed therebetween. The barrel 122 includesa mandril 126 formed integral therewith at either end of the barrel 132,each mandril 126 adapted to extend through aligned holes formed in therespective posts 116, 123. The barrel 122 serves as the pivoting axisfor the arm 121 of clamp assembly 120.

To actuate arm 121 and its attached foot 125, a user grasps the twoflanges 114 and, bringing them together to overcome a springcounterforce of a metal or hard plastic spring 127 (which acts tomaintain arm 121 “closed” up against a contact surface 118 of the body110). Spring 127 is attached to barrel 122 and has arms bearing againstrespective surfaces of flanges 114, 121A, as best seen in FIG. 4 .Accordingly, the arm 121 and its attached foot 125 pivot away from body110 about the axis of barrel 122. The user releases the flanges 114,121A so that the force of a metal or hard plastic spring 127 enables thefoot 125 on arm 121 to contact the vertical side edge or ledge 150 of aplanar surface such as a table, securing apparatus 100 thereto with theledge 150 interposed between body 110 and foot 125.

SUMMARY

An example embodiment of the present invention is directed to a systemfor facilitating the wrapping and taping of articles with wrappingmaterials. The system include a pair of distinct and separateapparatuses with no physical connective structure connecting themtogether as an integral unit, one apparatus adapted to be secured inopposed, facing spaced relation to the other apparatus against avertical side ledge of a table, each apparatus adapted to engage arespective end of a wrapping paper roll so as to support the wrappingpaper roll therebetween. Each apparatus further includes an upper framemember adapted to contact a horizontal table top surface with bearingpressure and including an elongate spindle formed on an inner facingside surface thereof which extends from the inner facing side surface ina direction transverse thereto and which is adapted for insertion into ahollow interior end of the wrapping paper roll. The upper frame memberfurther includes a recessed cavity formed therein on a side oppositethat of spindle, the cavity adapted to retain a tape roll therein toaccess desired tape lengths in the taping of the articles with wrappingpaper, and a rear upper flange member providing a grip surface forgrasping by the thumb of a user. Each apparatus further includes apivotable clamp member attached to the upper frame member at a hingeaxle, the clamp member adapted to be actuated against spring pressure soas to open relative to the upper frame member and attach the apparatusto the vertical side ledge of the table, with the clamp member and theupper planar member contacting respective table top and undersidesurfaces of the table with bearing pressure so that the spindle isparallel to the table top.

Another example embodiment is directed to a system for facilitating thewrapping and taping of articles with wrapping materials. The systemincludes a pair of distinct and separate apparatuses, each adapted to besecured in opposed, facing spaced relation to the other apparatusagainst a vertical side ledge of a table for securing a wrapping paperroll therebetween. Each apparatus further includes a fixed upper framemember adapted to contact a horizontal table top surface with bearingpressure and including an elongate spindle which extends from an innerfacing side surface thereof toward its opposite spindle of the otherapparatus. The upper frame member further includes a cavity adapted toretain a tape roll therein accessible for the taping of the articleswith wrapping paper. Each apparatus further includes a pivotable clampmember attached to the upper frame member at a hinge axle, the clampmember adapted to be actuated against spring pressure so as to openrelative to the upper frame member and attach the apparatus to thevertical side ledge of the table.

Another example embodiment is directed to a system for facilitating thewrapping and taping of articles with wrapping materials, two or moreapparatuses adapted to be secured in adjacent spaced relation on aplanar surface are provided so as to support a roll of wrapping materialtherebetween. Each apparatus has an upper frame member which supports anend of the roll thereon and which includes a cavity for dispensingdesired lengths of tape therefrom, and a clamp member adapted to beactuated by a user to removably attach its corresponding apparatus to aledge of the planar surface so that the supported roll is parallel toand above the planar surface.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Example embodiments will become more fully understood from the detaileddescription given herein below and the accompanying drawings, whereinlike elements are represented by like reference numerals, which aregiven by way of illustration only and thus are not limitative of theexample embodiments herein.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a prior art bed mounted tissue rollholder apparatus installed on a rail of a bed.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged perspective view of the prior art apparatus shownin FIG. 1 .

FIG. 3 is a conventional apparatus developed by Applicant forfacilitating the wrapping of articles with wrapping materials.

FIG. 4 is an enlarged perspective view of the conventional art apparatusof FIG. 3 to illustrate the clamping assembly in more detail.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a system installed on a vertical sideedge of a table for facilitating the wrapping and taping of articleswith wrapping materials, according to the example embodiments.

FIG. 6 is an enlarged perspective right-side view of one of theapparatuses of the system of FIG. 5 to show additional detail.

FIG. 7 is a right-side elevational view of the left-side installedapparatus shown in FIG. 5 .

FIG. 8 is a left-side elevational view of the left-side installedapparatus shown in FIG. 5 .

FIG. 9 is a top plan view of the left-side installed apparatus shown inFIG. 5 .

FIG. 10 is a bottom plan view of the left-side installed apparatus shownin FIG. 5 .

FIG. 11 is a partial exploded parts view of the left-side installedapparatus shown in FIG. 5 .

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

In the following description, certain specific details are set forth inorder to provide a thorough understanding of various example embodimentsof the disclosure. However, one skilled in the art will understand thatthe disclosure may be practiced without these specific details. In otherinstances, well-known structures associated with manufacturingtechniques have not been described in detail to avoid unnecessarilyobscuring the descriptions of the example embodiments of the presentdisclosure.

Unless the context requires otherwise, throughout the specification andclaims that follow, the word “comprise” and variations thereof, such as“comprises” and “comprising,” are to be construed in an open, inclusivesense, that is, as “including, but not limited to.”

Reference throughout this specification to “one example embodiment” or“an embodiment” means that a particular feature, structure orcharacteristic described in connection with the embodiment is includedin at least one embodiment. Thus, the appearances of the phrases “in oneexample embodiment” or “in an embodiment” in various places throughoutthis specification are not necessarily all referring to the sameembodiment. Further, the particular features, structures orcharacteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or moreexample embodiments.

As used in this specification and the appended claims, the singularforms “a,” “an,” and “the” include plural referents unless the contentclearly dictates otherwise. The term “or” is generally employed in itssense including “and/or” unless the content clearly dictates otherwise.

As used in the specification and appended claims, the terms“correspond,” “corresponds,” and “corresponding” are intended todescribe a ratio of or a similarity between referenced objects. The useof “correspond” or one of its forms should not be construed to mean theexact shape or size. In the drawings, identical reference numbersidentify similar elements or acts. The size and relative positions ofelements in the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale.

The example embodiments hereafter describe a system for facilitating thewrapping and taping of articles with wrapping materials. FIGS. 5 through11 are provided to describe the system according to an exampleembodiment. As shown, system 1000 includes a pair of identicalapparatuses 200 in spaced facing relation to one another and installedat a vertical side edge of ledge 252 of a planar surface such as a table250. Each apparatus 200 includes an upper frame member 210 having anelongate spindle 230 removably adapted for insertion into a hollowinterior at a corresponding end of an elongate tube of a roll 260 ofwrapping material. Upper frame member 210 may include a plurality ofsupport ribs 218 to add strength. A slotted aperture 232 located both attop and bottom around spindle 230 is provided in a facing surface of theupper frame member 210 from which the spindle 230 extends.

Additionally, a clamp member 220 is attached to the upper frame member210. In general, the clamp member 220 is pivotable relative to the fixedupper frame member 210 so that when actuated by the user to attach theapparatus 200 to a ledge 252 of a planar surface (such as table 250), anelongate planar contacting surface 226 of the upper frame member 210contacts the horizontal surface of the table 250 top, and asemi-circular contacting element 228 at a distal end 225 (foot) of theclamp member 220 engages with bearing pressure to an underside surfaceof the table 250, securing apparatus to the ledge 252 so that thespindle 230 is oriented parallel to the surface of table 250. Thus, thesystem 1000 includes two (2) apparatuses 200 in spaced facing relationto one another, each adapted to be removably attached to the ledge 252so as to support the roll 260 of wrapping material therebetween.

Upper frame member 210 may be formed by an injection molding process asa single molded piece or from two halves. Upper frame member 210additionally includes an integral upper rear flange end 214 and a pairof posts 216 in spaced relation to each other and extending downwardfrom upper rear flange end 214. A ribbed thumb grip surface 219 isprovided on a top side of upper rear flange end 214. The upper framemember 210 also includes a semi-circular or curved trough 211 formedtherein, located forward of spindle 230, and which terminates in anisland element 212. On a front facing surface of the island element 212is provided a serrated blade 213 which may be bonded thereto by an epoxyand the like.

Upper frame member 210 further includes a recessed or hollowed cavity215 on a side opposite that of spindle 230 which is designed to receivea tape roll 240 therein. Namely, cavity 215 includes a pair of spacedtines 217 which extend outward therefrom and which are adapted to beinserted into the hollow middle of the tape roll 240 to secure tape roll240 to the upper frame member 210 of apparatus 200. With the formationof trough 211, a user's fingers has access to pull tape from the taperoll 240 and cut at any desires length using the serrated blade 213 atthe top of island element 212.

The clamp member 220 includes an elongate arm 224 extending between alower rear flange end 221 and a foot or distal end 225 with thesemi-circular contacting element 228 formed thereon. The lower rearflange end 221 includes a ribbed finger grip surface 221A on anunderside thereof. A hinge axle 222 connects the upper frame member 210to the clamp member 220. Specifically, the upper rear flange end 214supports a pair of integrally molded posts 216. As shown, posts 216cooperate and align with posts 223 that are integrally formed into thearm 224 of clamp member 220. Central holes in these posts 216, 223 arealigned and the posts 216, 223 are secured to the hinge axle 222interposed therebetween. The hinge axle 222 serves as the pivoting axisfor the arm 224 of clamp member 220 so that clamp member 220 can bepivoted to an open or closed position relative to the fixed upper framemember 210 and its fixed upper rear flange end 214.

To actuate arm 224, a user grasps the two flange ends 214 (thumb) and221 (finger), bringing them together to overcome a spring counterforceof a metal or hard plastic spring 260 between posts 216, 223 (see FIG.11 , which has an upper tine 261 contacting an underside of upper rearflange end 214 and a lower tine 263 contacting a top surface of lowerrear flange end 221 between posts 223 so as to maintain arm 224 “closed”up against the underside of upper rear flange 214). Spring 260 isattached to hinge axle 222 and has its tine ends 261, 263 bearingagainst respective surfaces of flange ends 214, 221.

Accordingly, in overcoming spring pressure, the arm 224 and its attachedfoot 225 pivot away from upper frame member 210 about the axis of hingeaxle 222. The user positions apparatus 200 around a table ledge 252(inserted in the spaced opening between upper frame member 210 and clampmember 220), and the releases the flange ends 214, 221 so that the forceof the spring 260 enables the contacting element 228 at foot 225 to bearagainst and engage an underside surface of the table 250, therebyapplying pressure to the elongate planar contacting surface 226 of theupper frame member 210, which is in contact with the horizontal surfaceof the table 250 top. This secures apparatus 220 to the ledge 252 sothat the spindle 230 is oriented parallel to the surface of table 250.

With the apparatus 200 secured and the roll 260 in place on the opposingspindles, the user simply grasps paper off the fixed but rotatable roll260 and pulls it out to the desired length for cutting. During thewrapping procedure, the user additionally may access desired lengths oftape off the roll 240 secured in cavity 215 by using the cutting blade213 on apparatus 200. As such, system 1000 is anticipated tosignificantly reduce the amount of time required to wrap and tape one ormore articles such as a gift or present, for example.

In one example, the upper frame member 210 (inclusive of its islandelement 212, upper rear flange end 214 and posts 216), clamp member 220and its constituent elements may be constructed primarily fromlightweight moldable plastic materials such as moldable plastic, e.g.,as a single or multiple parts formed by an injection molding processusing a high impact plastic such as Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene(ABS). ABS is an easily machined, tough, low cost rigid thermoplasticmaterial with high impact strength, and may be a desirable material forturning, drilling, milling, sawing, die-cutting, shearing, etc. VirginABS may be mixed with a plastic regrind of ABS or another lightweight,durable plastic material. ABS is merely an example material, equivalentmaterials may include various thermoplastic and thermoset materials,such as talc-filled polypropylene, high strength polycarbonates such asLEXAN, available from GE, or blended plastics. There are many knowninjection molding machines for forming plastic injection molds, otherplastic molding processes such as vacuum forming may be used.

In another example, one or more of the above constituent parts may beformed of a metal such as steel, Al and/or alloys of steel or aluminumusing various know metalworking processes. These processes include butare not limited to CNC machining, sand casting, permanent mold casting,die casting, investment casting, ablation casting, closed-die forging,by extrusion, by cold heading, by stamping and deep drawing, via a screwmachine, and through powder metallurgy, for example. The elongate planarcontacting surface 226 ribbed elastomeric insert or covering 227.Similarly, the contacting element 228 on foot 225 may include a ribbedelastomeric insert or covering 229. As shown, these coverings 227, 229serve as the bearing contact surfaces to the respective top andunderside surfaces of table 250. These coverings 227, 229 may becomposed of any of a rubber, urethane or like material, one examplebeing silicon, and/or as a silicon or elastomeric-type material with orwithout UV inhibitors, combinations of these materials, etc.

The example embodiments having been described, it is apparent that suchhave many varied applications. For example, the example embodiments maybe applicable but not limited to connection to various devices,structures and articles. Additionally, ganged systems of apparatus pairs200 may be employed along a length of table. Here, and in a scenariowhere the wrapping evolution might be performed in a commercial setting,a number “n” of systems 1000 may be arranged in adjacent spaced relationand secured to a ledge of a planar surface. Thus, systems 1000 may be“chained” or “ganged” together in side-by-side, spaced relation, so asto be configured to support n rolls of material by using n+1 systems.

Further, the hinge axle 222 and arm 224 of the clamp member 220 havebeen shown herein as being two separate components, it being understoodthat these could be modularly formed through injection molding and thelike as a single, integral component. Moreover, each apparatus 200 insystem 1000 may be constructed so as to include multiple, removablelengths of the clamp member 220 so as to accommodate different-sizedoverhangs on a tabletop or other planar surface.

In yet another variation, the upper frame member 210 may include a slotor recess on a front facing surface or side of the island element 212for fixedly but removably supporting one end of a cutting implementtherein for facilitating cutting of the wrapping material, such as aserrated-edged cutter common on household wrapping containers (e.g.,SARAN® Wrap), or alternatively merely a sharpened metal edge to tearagainst. In this respect, reference is made to applicant's co-pending'790 application which details various examples of how this may beeffected. In general, a facing edge of serrated teeth of a cuttingelement (extending between the two apparatuses 200) is exposed to thepaper on roll 260.

The present invention, in its various embodiments, configurations, andaspects, may include components, systems and/or apparatusessubstantially as depicted and described herein, including variousembodiments, sub-combinations, and subsets thereof. Those of skill inthe art will understand how to make and use the present invention afterunderstanding the present disclosure. The present invention, in itsvarious embodiments, configurations, and aspects, includes providingdevices in the absence of items not depicted and/or described herein orin various embodiments, configurations, or aspects hereof, including inthe absence of such items as may have been used in previous devices,e.g., for improving performance, achieving ease and\or reducing cost ofimplementation.

The foregoing discussion of the invention has been presented forpurposes of illustration and description. The foregoing is not intendedto limit the invention to the form or forms disclosed herein. In theforegoing Detailed Description for example, various features of theinvention are grouped together in one or more embodiments,configurations, or aspects for the purpose of streamlining thedisclosure. The features of the embodiments, configurations, or aspectsof the invention may be combined in alternate embodiments,configurations, or aspects other than those discussed above. This methodof disclosure is not to be interpreted as reflecting an intention thatthe claimed invention requires more features than are expressly recitedin each claim. Rather, as the following claims reflect, inventiveaspects lie in less than all features of a single foregoing disclosedembodiment, configuration, or aspect. Thus, the following claims arehereby incorporated into this Detailed Description, with each claimstanding on its own as a separate preferred embodiment of the invention.

Moreover, though the description of the invention has includeddescription of one or more embodiments, configurations, or aspects andcertain variations and modifications, other variations, combinations,and modifications are within the scope of the invention, e.g., as may bewithin the skill and knowledge of those in the art, after understandingthe present disclosure. It is intended to obtain rights which includealternative embodiments, configurations, or aspects to the extentpermitted, including alternate, interchangeable and/or equivalentstructures to those claimed, whether or not such alternate,interchangeable and/or equivalent structures disclosed herein, andwithout intending to publicly dedicate any patentable subject matter.

We claim:
 1. A system for facilitating the wrapping and taping ofarticles with wrapping materials, comprising: a pair of distinct andseparate clamp apparatuses with no physical connective structureconnecting the two distinct and separate clamp apparatuses together asan integral unit, one of the clamp apparatuses adapted to be secured inopposed, facing spaced relation to the other of the clamp apparatusesagainst a vertical side ledge of a table, the table having a top surfaceand an underside surface, each clamp apparatus adapted to engage arespective hollow interior end of a wrapping paper roll so as to supportthe wrapping paper roll between the clamp apparatuses, each clampapparatus including: an upper clamp frame member adapted to contact thetop surface and including an elongate spindle integrally formed on aninner facing side surface of the upper clamp frame member, the spindleextending from the inner facing side surface in a direction transversethereto, the spindle being adapted for insertion into the hollowinterior end of the wrapping paper roll, the upper clamp frame memberfurther including an accessible recessed cavity with an open front thatis integrally formed in the upper clamp frame member on an outer surfaceof the upper clamp member that is opposite that of the spindle on theinner facing side surface, the cavity including a pair of spaced tinesintegrally formed as part of the upper clamp frame member, the spacedtines extending outward from the cavity toward the open front, thespaced tines adapted to retain a tape roll insertable directly onto thespaced tines at the open front, the tape roll exposed at the open frontof the cavity for removal by a user for taping of the articles with thewrapping paper roll, the upper clamp frame member further including anL-shaped surface integrally formed as part of the upper clamp framemember and provided directly beneath the cavity, the L-shaped surfacecomprising a longer elongate surface having a ribbed elastomericcovering along a length of the longer elongate surface that bearsagainst the top surface of the table with the clamp apparatus attachedto the vertical side ledge of the table, and a shorter vertical sidesurface extending downward for flush engagement with the vertical sideledge of the table, the upper clamp frame member further including arear upper flange member integrally formed therein, the rear upperflange member providing a grip surface for grasping by a thumb of theuser, and a pivotable lower clamp member attached to the upper clampframe member at a hinge axle, the lower clamp member adapted to beactuated against spring pressure so as to open downward relative to theupper clamp frame member and attach the clamp apparatus to the table,with the lower clamp member in contact with the underside surface of thetable with bearing pressure, with the ribbed elastomeric covering of thelonger elongate surface of the upper clamp frame member in contact withthe top surface of the table with bearing pressure, and with the shortervertical side surface of the upper clamp frame member in flushengagement to the vertical side ledge of the table, so that the spindleis parallel to the top surface of the table.
 2. The system of claim 1,wherein each lower clamp member further includes an arm extendingbetween a lower rear flange end for grasping by the user and a distalfoot with a contact element on the foot for bearing against theunderside surface of the table, the contact element further including aribbed elastomeric covering thereon that bears against the undersidesurface of the table with the clamp apparatus attached to the verticalside ledge of the table.
 3. The system of claim 2, wherein each lowerrear flange end includes a grip surface for grasping by a finger of theuser to actuate the lower clamp member relative to the upper clamp framemember.
 4. The system of claim 2, wherein each upper clamp frame memberfurther includes a first pair of spaced parallel posts extendingdownward from a lower end of the rear upper flange member, each post ofthe first pair of posts having a central hole therethrough, and eachlower clamp member further includes: a second pair of spaced parallelposts extending upward from the lower rear flange end, each post of thesecond pair of posts having a central hole therethrough, the first andsecond pairs of posts in spaced parallel relation to one another suchthat all the central holes are aligned, the hinge axle horizontallyoriented between the first and second pairs of posts and connectedthereto through the central holes of the first and second pairs ofposts, and a spring attached to hinge axle and having opposed tine ends,each respective tine end biased against the respective upper rear flangeend or lower rear flange end.
 5. The system of claim 1, wherein eachupper clamp frame member includes a curved trough formed therein andlocated forward of the spindle and cavity, the trough terminating in anisland element that is integrally formed as part of each upper clampframe member, with spacing provided by the trough between the cavity andthe island element providing user access to pull tape from the taperoll.
 6. The system of claim 5, wherein a front facing surface of eachisland element includes a serrated blade thereon for cutting tape on thetape roll at a desired length.
 7. A system for facilitating the wrappingand taping of articles with wrapping materials, comprising: a pair ofdistinct and separate clamp apparatuses with no physical connectivestructure connecting the two distinct and separate clamp apparatusestogether as an integral unit, each of the clamp apparatuses adapted tobe secured in opposed, facing spaced relation to the other of the pairof clamp apparatuses against a vertical side ledge of a table forsecuring a wrapping paper roll between the clamp apparatuses, the tablehaving a top surface and an underside surface, each clamp apparatusincluding: a fixed upper clamp frame member adapted to contact the topsurface of the table and including an elongate spindle integrally formedon an inner facing side surface of the upper clamp frame member, thespindle extending from the inner facing side surface toward the otherclamp apparatus, the upper clamp frame member including a cavity adaptedto retain a tape roll within the cavity that is accessible for thetaping of the articles with the wrapping paper roll, the cavityintegrally formed in an outer side surface of the upper clamp memberopposite that of the inner facing side surface having the spindleextending therefrom, the upper clamp frame member further including anL-shaped surface integrally formed as part of the upper clamp framemember and provided directly beneath the cavity, the L-shaped surfacecomprising a longer elongate surface having a ribbed elastomericcovering bearing surface along a length of the longer elongate surfacethat bears against the top surface of the table with the clamp apparatusattached to the vertical side ledge of the table, and a shorter verticalside surface extending downward for flush engagement with the verticalside ledge of the table, and a pivotable lower clamp member attached tothe upper clamp frame member at a hinge axle, the lower clamp memberadapted to be actuated against spring pressure to open relative to thefixed upper clamp frame member and attach the clamp apparatus to thetable.
 8. The system of claim 7, wherein each upper clamp frame memberincludes a curved trough formed therein and located forward of thespindle and cavity, the trough terminating in an island element that isintegrally formed as part of each upper clamp frame member, with spacingprovided by the trough between the cavity and the island elementproviding user access to pull tape from the tape roll.
 9. The system ofclaim 8, wherein a front facing surface of each island element includesa serrated blade thereon for cutting tape on the tape roll at a desiredlength.
 10. The system of claim 7, wherein, with each clamp apparatusattached to the table: the lower clamp member is in contact with theunderside surface of the table with bearing pressure, the ribbedelastomeric covering bearing surface of the longer elongate surface ofthe upper clamp frame member is in contact with the top surface of thetable with bearing pressure, and the shorter vertical side surface ofthe upper clamp frame member is in flush engagement to the vertical sideledge of the table.
 11. The system of claim 7, wherein the cavity is anaccessible recessed cavity that is integrally formed in the upper clampframe member on a side opposite that of the spindle and has an openfront, and the cavity further includes a pair of spaced tines integrallyformed as part of the upper clamp frame member, the spaced tinesextending outward from the cavity toward the open front, the spacedtines adapted to retain a tape roll that is insertable at the open frontby a user for taping of the articles with the wrapping paper roll, andthe tape roll being removable at the open front by the user.
 12. Asystem for facilitating the wrapping and taping of one or more articleswith wrapping materials, comprising: a pair of distinct and separateclamp apparatuses with no physical connective structure connecting thetwo distinct and separate clamp apparatuses together as an integralunit, each of the clamp apparatuses adapted to be secured in opposed,facing spaced relation to the other clamp apparatus of the pair of clampapparatuses at a side of a table for securing a wrapping paper rollbetween the pair of clamp apparatuses, the table having a top surfaceand an underside surface, each clamp apparatus including: an upper clampframe member comprising a first side that faces toward the other clampapparatus of the pair of clamp apparatuses, a second side that facesaway from the other clamp apparatus of the pair of clamp apparatuses, aspindle extending from the first side toward the other clamp apparatusof the pair of clamp apparatuses, a first surface having a bearingsurface along a length of the first surface that bears against the topsurface of the table with the clamp apparatus attached to a side of thetable, and a second surface extending downward relative the firstsurface for engagement with the side of the table, a lower clamp memberattached to the upper clamp frame member at a hinge, the lower clampmember actuatable against a spring pressure to open relative to theupper clamp frame member and attach the clamp apparatus to the table,wherein at least one of the upper clamp frame members includes a cavityadapted to retain a tape roll within the cavity that is accessible forthe taping of the wrapping paper roll, the cavity integrally formed inthe second side of the at least one of the upper clamp frame membersopposite the first side having the spindle extending therefrom, whereinthe bearing surface is directly beneath the cavity.
 13. The system ofclaim 12, wherein each lower clamp member further includes an armextending between a lower rear flange end for grasping by a user and adistal foot with a contact element on the foot for bearing against theunderside surface of the table, the contact element further including asecond bearing surface thereon that bears against the underside surfaceof the table with the clamp apparatus attached to the table.
 14. Thesystem of claim 13, wherein each lower rear flange end includes a gripsurface for grasping by a finger of the user to actuate the lower clampmember relative to the upper clamp frame member.
 15. The system of claim12, wherein each upper clamp frame member further includes a first pairof spaced parallel posts extending toward the lower clamp member, eachpost of the first pair of posts having a central hole therethrough, andeach lower clamp member further includes: a second pair of spacedparallel posts extending toward the upper clamp frame member, each postof the second pair of posts having a central hole therethrough, thefirst and second pairs of posts in spaced parallel relation to oneanother such that all the central holes are aligned, the hingehorizontally oriented between the first and second pairs of posts andconnected thereto through the central holes of the first and secondpairs of posts, and a spring having opposed tine ends, each respectivetine end biased against the upper clamp frame member or lower clampmember.
 16. The system of claim 12, wherein the at least one of theupper clamp frame members includes a curved trough formed therein andlocated forward of the spindle and cavity, the trough terminating in anisland element that is integrally formed as part of the at least one ofthe upper clamp frame members, with spacing provided by the troughbetween the cavity and the island element providing user access to pulltape from the tape roll.
 17. The system of claim 16, wherein a frontfacing surface of each island element includes a serrated blade thereonfor cutting tape on the tape roll at a desired length.
 18. A system forfacilitating the wrapping and taping of articles with wrappingmaterials, comprising: a pair of distinct and separate clamp apparatuseswith no physical connective structure connecting the two distinct andseparate clamp apparatuses together as an integral unit, each of theclamp apparatuses adapted to be secured in opposed, facing spacedrelation to the other clamp apparatus of the pair of clamp apparatusesto a table for securing a wrapping paper roll between the clampapparatuses, the table having a top surface and an underside surface,each clamp apparatus including: an upper clamp frame member adapted tocontact the top surface of the table, the upper clamp frame memberincluding (i) a spindle integrally formed on an inner facing sidesurface of the upper clamp frame member, the spindle extending from theinner facing side surface toward the other clamp apparatus of the pairof clamp apparatuses, (ii) a first surface having a bearing surfacealong a length of the first surface that bears against the top surfaceof the table with the clamp apparatus attached to a side of the table,and (iii) a second surface extending downward relative the first surfacefor engagement with the side of the table, a hinge, and a lower clampmember attached to the upper clamp frame member at the hinge, the lowerclamp member adapted to be actuated against spring pressure to openrelative to the upper clamp frame member to attach the clamp apparatusto the table, wherein at least one of the upper clamp frame membersincludes a cavity adapted to retain a tape roll within the cavity thatis accessible for the taping of the wrapping paper roll, the cavityintegrally formed in a second side of the at least one of the upperclamp frame members opposite the inner facing side surface having thespindle extending therefrom, wherein the bearing surface is directlybeneath the cavity.
 19. The system of claim 18, wherein each lower clampmember further includes an arm extending between a lower rear flange endfor grasping by a user and a distal foot with a contact element on thefoot for bearing against the underside surface of the table, the contactelement further including a second bearing surface thereon that bearsagainst the underside surface of the table with the clamp apparatusattached to the table.
 20. The system of claim 19, wherein each lowerrear flange end includes a grip surface for grasping by a finger of theuser to actuate the lower clamp member relative to the upper clamp framemember.
 21. The system of claim 18, wherein each upper clamp framemember further includes a first pair of spaced parallel posts extendingtoward the lower clamp member, each post of the first pair of postshaving a central hole therethrough, each lower clamp member furtherincludes a second pair of spaced parallel posts extending toward theupper clamp frame member, each post of the second pair of posts having acentral hole therethrough, the first and second pairs of posts in spacedparallel relation to one another such that all the central holes arealigned, the hinge is horizontally oriented between the first and secondpairs of posts and connected thereto through the central holes of thefirst and second pairs of posts, and the hinge comprises a spring havingopposed tine ends, each respective tine end biased against the upperclamp frame member or lower clamp member.
 22. The system of claim 18,wherein the at least one of the upper clamp frame members includes acurved trough formed therein and located forward of the spindle andcavity, the trough terminating in an island element that is integrallyformed as part of the at least one of the upper clamp frame members,with spacing provided by the trough between the cavity and the islandelement providing user access to pull tape from the tape roll.
 23. Thesystem of claim 22, wherein a front facing surface of each islandelement includes a serrated blade thereon for cutting tape on the taperoll at a desired length.